CSUN 2026 Distinguished Alumni Awards
The Distinguished Alumni Awards honors alumni who exemplify impactful professional leadership and thoughtful community involvement. The honorees are respected innovators in their industries and have elevated CSUN’s reputation and visibility with their commitment to their communities.
2026 Honorees
Dr. Varoujan Chakarian '86 (Physics); '88 M.S. (Physics)
Semiconductor Technology Scientist
Louis E. Mellman '86 (Finance)
Founder, CCI, Inc.
Lee Zeidman '78 (Psychology); '80 (Recreation and Tourism Management)
President of Crypto.com Arena, Peacock Theater and L.A. LIVE (Retired)
Event Information
Saturday, October 24, 2026
5:30 p.m. Reception
6:30 p.m. Dinner and Program
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N Sepulveda Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Tickets, Sponsorships and Tribute Journal Ads
Presenting Sponsor - $20,000
- Two (2) tables of ten (10) with premier seating
- Premier placement of full-page color ad in event tribute journal – print edition
- Premier placement of color ad and link in event tribute journal – digital edition
- Premier logo placement on event website
- Logo placement on step and repeat
- Podium recognition during program
- Premier logo placement on video screen and acknowledgement during program
- Logo placement and sponsorship acknowledgment in the Alumni monthly newsletter
- Social media promotion on Alumni Association channels
Fair market value of goods and services provided: $4,000
Platinum Sponsor - $10,000
- One (1) table of ten (10) with premier seating
- Premier placement of color ad and link in event tribute journal – digital edition
- Premier logo placement on event website
- Logo placement on step and repeat
- Premier logo placement on video screen and acknowledgement during program
- Podium recognition during program
- Logo placement and sponsorship acknowledgment in the Alumni monthly newsletter
- Social media promotion on Alumni Association channels
Fair market value of goods and services provided: $2,000
Gold Sponsor - $5,000
- One (1) table of ten (10) with priority seating
- Logo placement on video screen and acknowledgement during program
- Logo placement on event website
- Preferred placement of color ad and link in event tribute journal – digital edition
- Social media promotion on Alumni Association channels
Fair market value of goods and services provided: $2,000
Silver Sponsor - $3,000
- One (1) table of ten (10)
- Logo placement on event website
- Color ad placement in event tribute journal – digital edition
Fair market value of goods and services provided: $2,000
Tribute Journal Full - Color Ads
- Color ad with link - $1,000
- Color ad without link - $500
Individual Tickets - $250
Fair market value of goods and services provided: $200
Table of Ten (10) - $2,500
Fair market value of goods and services provided: $2,000
Ad Specifications
All ads measure 5”w x 8.75”h
- Digital journal format: Original, full-color, hi-resolution PNGs
- Text or digital file may be emailed to daa@csun.edu
If you would like to have a digital ad designed for you, please email daa@csun.edu no later than September 25.
Deadline for pre-designed digital ads: September 30
Presenting Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Bob and Gloria Meyerson in support of
Robert Taylor
Milt & Debbie Valera
Silver Sponsors
Ruth Harris in support of:
